{"product_id":"9781857094411-a-closer-look-conservation-of-paintings","title":"A Closer Look: Conservation of Paintings","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscusses and describes the material nature of paintings, how they age and the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas paintings, along with some of the problems involved in cleaning and restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Closer Look\u003c\/i\u003e is the new series title for the updated and refreshed National Gallery Pocket Guide range. The series has been enhanced with a stronger format, attractive design, new photography, and additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eThe philosophy of modern conservation is different from that of previous eras: the emphasis now is on long-term stabilization by methods that alter the structure of a painting as little as possible. Nevertheless, if paintings are obscured by discolored varnishes and old repaints, they are cleaned, and this has often led to anxiety and debate as long-admired images are transformed. \u003ci\u003eA Closer Look: Conservation of Paintings \u003c\/i\u003ediscusses the material nature of paintings and the ways that they have changed, both naturally and at the hands of previous restorers. It also describes the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas paintings and some of the complex issues involved in cleaning and restoration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by National Gallery Company\/Distributed by Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56450872508790,"sku":"9781857094411","price":10.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28459948.jpg?v=1760454116","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781857094411-a-closer-look-conservation-of-paintings","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}